Cucumber-Raisin Raita

Submitted by:
Roy Harland

This mildly spicy condiment is the perfect complement to Indian and Middle Eastern grilled lamb or couscous.

Details

Serves:

Serving Size: 1/4 cup

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cupsplain fat free yogurt

1 teaspoongrated lemon zest

1 tablespoonchopped fresh mint leaves

1 teaspoongranulated sugar

1/2 teaspoonground cumin

1/4 teaspooncayenne pepper

1 cupEnglish cucumber; peeled, seeded and diced 1/4-inch

1 cupCalifornia raisins

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

PROCEDURE

Set a strainer lined with a paper coffee filter over a bowl. Place the yogurt in the filter and let it drain for 3 to 4 hours. Turn the thickened yogurt into a mixing bowl. Fold in the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.